Kathleen's House

About Kathleen

15 Years Experience Caring For Dogs

You can count on me to be there when you can't. Providing you with updates, photos and a peace of mind. I offer a free meet and greet, allowing you and your pet to feel comfortable. I'll create a customized care plan, based on your pet's individual needs.

I work part time, as a pet photographer, from my home studio. This allows me flexibility and quality time with pets. We can do a wide range of activities... non stop fetch, frisky Frisbee throws, tug-o-war (I hate to lose!) or just soaking up the sun in our huge, fenced in back yard (overlooking a creek and golf course). Feel like a nice long scenic nature walk? Afterwards, let's rehydrate with a refreshing drink of water, put on the spa music and bring out the dog brush. You can snuggle on the couch or bed. Ahhh... off to dream land!

Over the years, I've rescued numerous animals, and have had several pets. Volunteering at a local Greyhound rescue is not only rewarding, but led to the adoption of our sweet dog, Rocket.

Availability

Credentials

This sitter has passed a background check, which searches a variety of criminal databases.

Course 101 Graduate

By completing courses at DogVacay University, hosts learn about best practices to help them provide the highest quality care for your dog.

Pay through DogVacay for:

Premium Pet Insurance, 24/7 Customer
Support and Daily Photo Updates!

Services & Rates

Boarding Overnight At Kathleen's Home

$50/night

Watches up to 2 dogs/night

Dogs may be unsupervised for no more than 1 hour/day

5+ potty breaks/day

3+ walks/day

Pets can sleep wherever they want

House Sitting Overnight At Your Home

$60/night

Dogs may be unsupervised for no more than 1 hour/day

Willing to travel 15 miles

Daycare At Kathleen's Home

$25/day

Watches up to 2 dogs/day

Dog Walking

$20/half-hour

$30/hour

Willing to travel 10 miles

Home Visits

$20/visit

Willing to travel 10 miles

Baths

$15/bath

Pick-Up/Drop-Off

$10 each way

Willing to travel 15 miles

More Services

1 Testimonial

Joanne C.

Nov 2016

I highly recommend Kathleen! She has taken Natalia, my shi tzu, several times when I'm out of town.
Top reasons why I love Kathleen:
1. She just loves all animals, especially dogs! I feel safe and secure knowing my pet is being cared for by Kathleen; who will love and treat her as her own.
2. She is super detail oriented. My dog requires some lite medical treatments daily and Kathleen never misses. She also makes sure to know Natalia's walking and feeding schedules, along with her preferences for sleeping and playing and social interactions as well all of Natti's many other idiosyncrasies.
3. Easy and and appropriate levels of communication. It can be a worry to leave your baby, but you'll never be out of the loop. Kathleen always keeps me posted when necessary and makes herself available to me if needed.
It has always been a great experience and I’m grateful to have such a warm, reliable, caring person to host Natti!